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Walter Hawkins was an American gospel singer, songwriter, choir director, and record producer. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and was the fourth of seven children. Hawkins began singing in his local church choir at the age of seven. He went on to study music at Grambling State University, and later received a master's degree in music from San Francisco State University. Hawkins began his professional career as a music teacher in the Oakland public school system. He later became a choir director, and founded the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir in 1967. Hawkins was married three times and had eight children. His first marriage was to Shirley Hawkins, with whom he had two children, Walter Jr. and Deborah. His second marriage was to Dora Hawkins, with whom he had four children, Darlene, Kenneth, Keith, and Kevin. His third marriage was to Judy Hawkins, with whom he had two children, Jennifer and Jason. Walter Hawkins was a successful gospel singer and musician. He was also a devoted father and husband. Though he was married three times, he remained close to all of his children. He was a kind and loving man, who was taken from us too soon.